The region’s first hospital is proud to be here for all your baby’s firsts. From the first touch to the first snuggle, it’s important you have a team of compassionate, experienced OB-GYNs by your side. That’s exactly what you’ll find at AHN Saint Vincent.
Whether you’re welcoming your first or your fourth child, AHN is here to help you be as prepared as possible. Take a look at our trimester guide so you know what to expect throughout your pregnancy and dive into the content below to learn more about AHN Saint Vincent’s labor and delivery offerings.
Full of modern amenities — like spacious rooms, hydrotherapy tubs, and jetted showers — and designed for optimized care, our labor and delivery unit has what you need to be comfortable throughout delivery and give your child a strong start.
New moms and their families will love our state-of-the-art Women and Infants Center. It offers the latest innovations and modern amenities, so you feel safe and comfortable while welcoming your little one.
Our highly qualified, compassionate team provides individualized care that meets your specific needs and goals. We want to help make your pregnancy as enjoyable and safe as possible and support you on your journey into parenthood.
We recognize that doulas are an integral part of the maternal care team. Incorporation of the supportive services provided by doulas represents a commitment to collaborative and holistic approach to the care of birthing families. Read our doula policy.
To learn more about doula support, call Lake Erie Birth Root at 814-449-6200.
Our warm, welcoming labor and delivery unit allows moms to recover and bond with their babies in comfort and style. The delivery and postpartum rooms come with:
We also offer beautiful private rooms for gynecology patients and pregnant women who require hospitalization for prolonged periods of time prior to delivering and postpartum.
After your baby is born, our specially trained nurses will show you how to give your baby a bath, assist you with breastfeeding, and even help you put in your baby’s car seat. We will also place a crib by your bedside so you can “room in” with your child.
If you need a break, our expert nurses will take care of your newborn. We have a fully equipped, spacious nursery that provides a comfortable environment for your baby and an opportunity for physicians to monitor vitals.
Take comfort knowing that, should your baby need it, you have access to the region’s most highly experienced team of neonatal intensive care physicians and nurses in our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
With 19 private pods for premature and sick infants, our NICU is the first choice among referring physicians. Our neonatologists and certified neonatal nurses are the most experienced in the region, and our dedication to neonatal care doesn’t stop there.
AHN Saint Vincent is proud to be the region’s only Children’s Miracle Network
Hospital (CMN), providing over $4 million dollars to aid AHN Saint Vincent’s
tiniest patients. From investing in the latest neonatal technology to providing
car seats for new babies, CMN is helping to create firsts for the next generation.
Becoming a mom comes with its challenges. AHN Saint Vincent offers many services to help you along your journey to parenthood.
If you’re experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, know that you have our full support. Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists will work with you to understand your risk factors — like a chronic health condition or a fetal complication — develop a treatment plan, provide emotional support, and do our best to ensure the healthiest delivery possible. Our specialist can also help you navigate issues related to getting pregnant and ensuring a healthy delivery.
We also offer genetic counseling, which is important before and during pregnancy to check for inherited conditions.
We’re proud to offer an experienced team of certified nurse midwives who provide comprehensive care throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.
A nurse midwife can provide:
To learn more about our nurse midwives, call 814-454-8185.
For those seeking a less-invasive option during labor, Nitrous Oxide (N2O) or “laughing gas” offers on-demand pain relief that can help women achieve their desired birth experience with less medical intervention than some other pain relief methods. It empowers the laboring person to manage their pain by controlling when and how much nitrous oxide they use. Nitrous oxide is non-invasive and fast-acting, allowing the laboring person to remain mobile and engaged throughout their labor.
It's self-administered through an inhaled gas. The patient holds a mask to their face at the beginning of a contraction, giving them direct control over the dosage.
Key Benefits include:
Nitrous oxide is generally well tolerated. Occasionally, patients may experience lightheadedness, dizziness, or nausea. These effects typically resolve quickly after removing the mask. Nitrous oxide does not affect your baby at birth and won't interfere with your ability to push.
Nitrous oxide may not be suitable for patients with a Vitamin B12 deficiency, certain heart or breathing problems, or those who have recently received specific medications. Please discuss your full medical history with your care team.
Whether you’re pregnant or a new mom who is struggling with a substance use disorder, or you know a woman who is, AHN Saint Vincent’s Growing Hope Program provides a safe place to get care and support.
The program is designed to complement services already provided in the community and includes educational sessions every two weeks during pregnancy. Growing Hope offers women:
After leaving the hospital, appointments are arranged with appropriate community resources so that mom and baby can transition to a healthy, safe lifestyle. For a referral, please speak to your provider.
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For any question or to learn more, call 814-87-WOMEN 814-879-6636.
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